Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Publishes Research on DLT Adoption in Financial Sector

20/03/2025

The HKMA encourages AIs to review the research paper and leverage its insights to explore DLT-related innovations.

Enforcement

Australian Court Orders Active Super to Pay A$10.5m for Greenwashing

19/03/2025

This is ASIC’s third successful greenwashing case, sending a “strong message” to companies that their sustainable investment claims need to reflect their true position.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong IA Consults on Disclosure Rules for Insurers

18/03/2025

The IA is consulting on disclosure requirements for insurers under Hong Kong’s new risk-based capital regime.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Issues Guidance on Resumption of Licensing Fee Collection

18/03/2025

The SFC issued a quick guide and related FAQs to help the industry better manage matters related to annual licensing fee payment.

Market Infrastructure

Fiji, PNG Advance Plan to Jointly Establish Market Infrastructure

18/03/2025

SPX and PNGX Group are looking to adopt a single integrated, end-to-end trading platform and CSD solution.

HKMA Updates Guidance on Selling Structured Products

18/03/2025

The HKMA has updated its guidance on selling of accumulators to help AIs comply with evolving product structures and features.

ESG / Sustainability

HKGFA Launches Online Transition Planning Repository

17/03/2025

The repository provides resources to help finance professionals and companies make greater progress towards their transition priorities.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Achieves Carbon Neutrality Goal Across Operations

14/03/2025

HKEX says it achieved carbon neutrality across its operations at the end of 2024, setting an “important example” for the broader listed issuer community.

Enforcement

Australia: BUSSQ Ready to Comply with APRA Licence Conditions

14/03/2025

BUSSQ has dropped its appeal against a decision requiring it to comply with additional licence conditions imposed by April last August.